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Since Fang Yue was promoted to major general, his status in the army has risen. He also spoke up: "Old Jiang is right. If we want to fight, we can definitely win. Now we need to consider how to fight to minimize our losses.

As for the Japs in Quwo, they have to defend against the Jin Army and the National Guard Army. Even if they send troops to support them, they can't send many troops!"

Afterwards, Liu Quanhua, Wang Dafu and others also expressed their opinions.

The current 176th Division is basically complete. The personnel of the combat regiment only come to the headquarters when they receive combat missions, and important meetings are usually attended by officers at the brigade level and above.

Xu Le: "My idea is different from yours. We don't need to spend so much energy to deal with the devils heading south. The Jin Army and the National Guard will help us deal with them. As for the devils in Yan County and Linfen, even if there are 5 of them, don't forget that our troops have been strengthened several times after this expansion.

As for the Japanese support from Jinzhong, I naturally didn't take it seriously. As long as we fight fast enough and end the battle before the large force supports us, the matter will be done by then and the Japanese will be helpless!

What I care more about is what to do with the territory after we take it. We are a combat force, not a garrison force. We can't waste our talents by stationing combat regiments in various cities.

Another point is that if we fight this battle, it means that we are completely standing at the gates of Jinxi and Jinzhong, and we will have to face many more variables in the future!"

In response to what Xu Le said, everyone began to think.

Finally, Liu Quanhua spoke first: "I think we should use the old method. Except for the towns that must be controlled by us, the rest will be handed over to the Jin Army or the National Guard. This Jin Province is originally Commander Yan's territory. Commander Yan will definitely be very happy to accept it. Moreover, we will not give it for free. We have to ask Commander Yan to give us some bribes. After all, we fought hard to win it."

Jiang Feng: "This is the only way. Places like Yan County and Weicheng must be under our control. That way, we can connect with Pu County and Meidong Mountain, and our troops can also take care of each other.

Moreover, Pu County and Weicheng are the only way to the north. Even if the Jin army wants to do something in the future, we can block its throat. As long as we block the traffic, no matter how powerful they are, they can't do anything!"

Xu Le immediately made the decision: "Okay, it's settled. Any more talk is just nonsense. Next, let's discuss the specific battle plan for attacking the Majiazhai Iron Mine and try to launch the attack before the middle of the month!"

Before Xu Le finished speaking, Liu Quanhua interrupted again: "Need I say more? It has to be my 388th Brigade. Every time we fight, our brigade is always at the forefront. In terms of combat effectiveness, our brigade is the strongest. Do you have any objections?"

Liu Quanhua's words were arrogant, but they were also true. No one objected, but instead nodded in affirmation.

But affirming your ability is one thing, and whether or not you are allowed to fight first is another.

Old enemy Wang Dafu came online: "I don't care about that. You 388 Brigade had a great time fighting last time. On the other hand, what about my 387 Brigade? They are guarding Pu County. The 21st Division is like an eggplant hit by frost. They didn't fire a single shot and didn't dare to get close. My men complained a lot.

So, things have changed. I think the task of attacking Majiazhai should be handed over to my 387th Brigade this time. Your 388th Brigade has worked hard enough, and it’s time to take a good rest! "

Liu Quanhua: "Bullshit, do you know what it means to fight to support the enemy? Only by constantly experiencing actual combat can the combat effectiveness of the troops be sustained. What's the matter, Lao Wang? Do you want to replace my 388th Brigade and become the strongest force of the 176th Division?"

Wang Dafu: "Well, the army has developed to this point, and you are still thinking about your main force. Your vision is too narrow! The young marshal has said that we don't distinguish between the main forces. I think that all regiments should develop evenly and everyone should take turns to fight. Only then can the overall combat effectiveness be improved quickly! If your 388th Brigade takes over as soon as there is a war, how can other brother troops improve!"

Hearing this, Xu Le's eyes lit up. He treated both the 387th Brigade and the 388th Brigade as his own direct subordinates.

The four newly formed independent regiments were fine, as they had people from the vicinity of the Acropolis and everyone knew each other well. Although some of them were new recruits from Shanxi Province, they could still be considered half-directors.

Wang Dafu's words woke him up. The army must develop in a balanced way and cannot rely on just one regiment. Otherwise, if the battle line is expanded in the future, the results of battles in different places may face great differences, and it will be troublesome to make temporary adjustments at that time.

Thinking of this, he said, "I have made a temporary decision. Aren't our four independent regiments directly under the division headquarters? I will now assign them to your two brigades, and let your old regiments lead the new regiments in combat.

As for this battle, the independent regiment was the main force, and the other infantry regiments were auxiliary.

Except for the headquarters of the 176th Division, there is no need to hide the rest of the troops. We will put all of them into actual combat in this battle, which can be regarded as a test for all the troops."

Jiang Feng clapped his hands in agreement: "This is fine. We are destined to go our own way in the future. We must work together to improve the combat effectiveness of each regiment. The old regiment will lead the new regiment. This is the best way!"

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The two brigade commanders didn't expect that neither of them gained any advantage after all the arguing, but instead let the newly formed independent regiment take advantage of the opportunity. You know, no one from them came.

In the Tang Dynasty, only the 176th Division could easily decide a battle involving tens of thousands of people. They said they were formulating a battle plan, but in reality they were just a few officers dividing up the opponents.

Finally, the 387th Regiment of the 665th Brigade was stationed around Meidong Mountain and continued to guard the safety of the headquarters. The Independent 1st Regiment temporarily took over the guard work of Pu County and prepared to welcome support from the Japanese invaders in Linfen.

The 664th Regiment led the Independent 2nd Regiment to fight westward, marching westward from the Acropolis, and was responsible for attacking Daning County, Yonghe County, Shilou County and other counties.

The 1st Artillery Regiment fought alongside the 387th Brigade, and the temporary command was under the jurisdiction of Wang Dafu.

The 388th Regiment of the 667th Brigade and the 3rd Independent Regiment were responsible for Yan County, which was heavily guarded by the Japanese. As long as Yan County was captured, all the troops would continue to move northward and meet up with the 387th Brigade in Shuitou Town, which was an important transportation hub with many roads intersecting there. As long as they took over that place, the towns in the south could rest assured.

At the same time as the city of Yan County was captured, the 666th Regiment, the 4th Independent Regiment and the Armored Regiment immediately marched eastward to Fenxi. Using their super-fast mobility, they first launched an attack on Fenxi County and blocked the front and rear roads of Majiazhai.

Then the troops were divided, with one part defending Fenxi to resist the Japanese reinforcements coming from Huo County, and the other part launching an attack on Majiazhai.

This is the general battle plan.

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